J.J. McCarthy Causes Stir as Vikings Training Camp Approaches

Second-year QB J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings with a torn meniscus. During his recovery, he experienced drastic weight loss. Since then, however, McCarthy has gained the lost weight back and, apparently, then some.

The picture in question was of McCarthy at his baby shower in Chicago, which was posted on Instagram on July 8 by his fiancée, Katya Kuropas.

“JJ has been eating good this offseason,” the “Dov Kleiman” handle posted on X on July 10.

“My moms threw me the baby shower of my dreams,” Kuropas posted on Instagram on July 8. “So many friends & family members came and showered me with all the love, i feel so blessed!! this baby is already so spoiled.”

“Blessed,” McCarthy posted in the replies on July 9.

Vikings rookies will report for training camp on July 20, with the team’s veteran players arriving on July 22.